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  NHTSA Recall 08V280000

NHTSA Campaign Id 08V280000; Date: Jun. 26, 2008

A non-operational safety latch may not be detected by a driver or mechanic and could increase the risk of personal injury or vehicle damage.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

2009 Kenworth T660

Component: Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch

Manufactured by: Paccar Incorporated

Affected Units:: 62

icon3 Recall Summary:

Paccar is recalling 62 my 2009 kenworth t660 trucks. The 90 degree standoff mounted on the front bumper support may come into contact with the hood strut, which may result in a non-operational hood safety latch. The safety latch prevents the hood from closing.

icon2 How to Fix:

Dealers will relocate the 90 degree standoff and reroute the headlight harness away from the hood strut in order to provide the clearance needed. The recall began on July 21, 2008. Owners may contact kenworth at 1-425-828-5440.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Paccar recall no. 08kw8. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 21, 2008

Also see:

All recalls of Kenworth vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.